There was to be a hearing after all; but only on the issue of what sentence to impose.
Then a jury deliberated on what sentence to impose.
If appropriate, that sentence can be set aside and another sentence imposed in its place.
At the time he was already credited for having served 61 months, so the sentence imposed five months additional imprisonment.
But while the leadership will almost certainly advise the court what sentence to impose, it is still unclear what the penalty will be.
No matter what sentence this court imposes Mrs. Du will be punished every day of her life.
Despite Hunt's softening of the conspiracy doctrine, convictions were still obtained and harsh sentences imposed.
Since sentences imposed in Mexican courts are generally served concurrently, but the maximum sentence under Mexican law is 60 years.
This court, usually consisting of three members, increases to five members if the sentence imposes death or mutilation.
The sentence imposed by the court a quo was accordingly set aside and replaced with an effective sentence of ten years' imprisonment.